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Our Tyringham Farmhouse Project

As we approach the summer, we’re gearing up for the installation and completion of one of our biggest projects to date. Our clients purchased this sprawling estate, nestled on a hillside of the sweeping Tyringham valley, at the height of the pandemic. Now they’re only a few short months away from moving into a space which, from the isolated vantage of COVID, they could only dream of.

From the beginning, we were given a very clear directive - create a dynamic estate for gathering. Each of the five structures on the property has a distinct purpose. A main house with robust working spaces, plenty of room for entertaining, guest quarters, and intimate moments for respite. A guest cottage down the hill, refreshed at the start of the project to give our clients a comfortable place to stay when they visited through the construction process. A carriage house fully outfitted with a gym and office. A garage loft rec room for games, hangouts, and movie nights. And a pool house with a sauna and cozy lounge for long summer evenings.  

Commuting back and forth from Cambridge MA meant that this young family needed a home that was not only beautiful and comfortable, but durable; able to withstand the intensity of the Berkshire seasons, the comings and goings of kids, friends, and pets. Our designs centered on creating functional storage in every space, curating a defined place for everything from bikes and skis to spices and detergent. 

The main house, historically registered for its former status as a Shaker Meeting House, held on to much of its aged charm but needed to be stripped of dated layers added over many owners.  

Our main focus over the last two years has been the renovation of the main house, where our team completely reworked the floor plan, including vaulting the kitchen and bumping out the back of the house to include a solarium, a double height screen porch, and a patio. We took this house down to its skeleton - the heart of the home remained, but everything (we mean everything) else has been built back new. The original beams will be replaced after construction and reclaimed stone and wood flooring will be added back.  

The interior finishings (limestone and reclaimed oak and floors, solid brass hardware, and a mix of custom and antique lighting) are honest to the soul of this place and its new owners. With clients coming from the tech world, the design needed to balance historic finishes with modern amenities. The finished product will be smart, thoughtful, and refined, suffused with a relaxed comfort.

We can’t wait to show you the finished product, and, more importantly, we can’t wait for our clients to settle into their new home just in time for a beautiful Berkshires summer.